Comparison

ArabCast Books vs Booktime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArabCast Books

Access a vast library of audiobooks, programs, and podcasts with diverse content for every taste. This platform offers an enriching listening experience, with special free access for individuals with disabilities.

Highlights
  • Vast audiobook library
  • Programs and podcasts
  • Diverse content
  • Free access for disabled users
  • Enriching listening experience
Features
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نرحب بكم في مكتبتكم الصوتية الأكبر عرب كاست التي أضاء نورها الأول، حُلم لشخص مثلي ومثلك، والفارق بيننا أنه يصاحب في يده أصعب التحديات، ف هو من ذوي التحديات البصرية، وعلى الرغم من ذلك، فقد وضع شعار ومنارة للعالم تقول "هيا بنا .. لنضيء العالم بأصواتنا" باشتراككم في عرب كاست أصبحتم تستمتعون بالآف الكتب الصوتية والبرامج والبودكاست، التنوع هو العنوان الرئيسي، وهدفنا أن نعبّر عن كل ذوق، ونعبر لكل خيال، ونأخذ بيد الفكرة لتنبت وتثمر وتطول فروعها السماء، ف كل مادة صوتية كتاب كانت أو برنامج أو بودكاست أو غيرهم، يحمل بين صفحاته الصوتية رسالة وعلم وإفاده أما ذوي الهمم، فأنتم بداية الحكاية، استمتعوا بها مجانًا. فلنبدأ رحلتكم الممتعة، فعلوا الاشتراك الآن، اغتنموا الفرصة بإنشاء حساب مجاني، لا تدعوا الفرصة تفوت Welcome to your biggest Audiobooks library, ArabCast, ArabCast in its baby step was the light for an ordinary person like us, the only different was that, He has a visual disability. Despite that, He put a slogan and a lighthouse for the whole world " *let's light up the world with our voices* " When you subscribe to ArabCast you will listen to thousands of Audiobooks, Programs and Podcasts, *Diversity* is the headline. Our goal is to reach every taste and every imagination, and to get our library bigger for you; every Audio track in our library has a different message for you, You can learn and get entertained at the same time. As for the disables, you were the beginning, So We can enjoy this journey together *for free* . Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Booktime

Explore thousands of beautifully illustrated fiction and non-fiction books for children. This app brings stories to life with imaginative audiovisual storytelling, stunning illustrations, and high-resolution photography, all completely free.

Highlights
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Fiction and non-fiction books
  • Audiovisual storytelling
  • High-resolution photography
  • Classic titles
  • Offline reading and listening
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Thousands of beautifully illustrated fiction and non-fiction books for children! Booktime brings fact and fiction to life through imaginative audiovisual storytelling, beautiful illustrations, and high-resolution photography. All completely free! ---------------------------------- With Booktime you get: • Beautiful illustrations • Fiction books including classic bedtime stories • Nonfiction books about animals, vehicles, places, and more • Content for children and young readers • Classic titles such as Little Red Riding Hood and Aladdin • High quality narrations • Offline reading and listening A book for everyone • Relax with a bedtime story or spark your curiosity with astonishing facts about the natural world and human achievements. Exciting illustrations • Each book includes beautiful and unique illustrations or high-resolution photos. A beautiful and immersive experience • Bold visual designs and optional audio narrations make every story easily accessible and highly interactive. ---------------------------------- Download Booktime to access a world of creative and visual storytelling. If you’re enjoying Booktime, please leave a review to help spread the word. We also love feedback! If you have any suggestions or see something we don’t have, feel free to email booktime@booktime.org.

Screenshots

ArabCast Books4 screens
Booktime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Booktime at 100% against ArabCast Books's 44%. Booktime also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ArabCast Books sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Booktime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Booktime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Booktime has 175 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ArabCast Books's written reviews are positive against 100% of Booktime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArabCast Books ships an update every 4 weeks, Booktime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ArabCast Books versus Booktime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabCast BooksBooktime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings)4.7 (175 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlManarahHindawi Foundation

Customer experience

ArabCast Books

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Booktime

All ratings169 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ArabCast Books

Subscriptions5
  • اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست14 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست14 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time5
  • ArabCast library Subscription$2.99
  • Book purchase from ArabCast$2.99
  • ArabCast library Subscription$5.99
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  • ArabCast library Subscription$6.99
  • Book purchase from ArabCast$17.90
None

Booktime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArabCast Books free?
ArabCast Books is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booktime free?
Booktime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArabCast Books or Booktime?
Booktime is rated higher. ArabCast Books averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Booktime averages 4.7 from 175 ratings.
Do ArabCast Books or Booktime have ads?
Neither ArabCast Books nor Booktime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArabCast Books or Booktime?
ArabCast Books ships an update every 4 weeks, and Booktime every 3 weeks. Most recently, ArabCast Books was updated on November 1, 2026 and Booktime on November 8, 2026.

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